Great-grandfather Isaac Barton must have been quite a guy. Rode a horse from KY to IN & IL when he was just 14 years old. Met and married Rachel Minerva Owsley there. Raised a family of 10 kids including two M.D.'s and a noted historian. Lived a full and successful life.
"Perhaps there is no resident in Pike County who is better deserving of the representation in this volume than the gentle man above named, who has aided much in the development of the material resources of the county and borne his part in worthy public enterprises. In 1880 he removed into Summer Hill where he has since been living retired from active life, enjoying merited comfort and repose. By dint of persistent industry, wise economy and good habits he succeeded in acquiring a comfortable fortune, although he began his personal career with no capital other than his sturdy qualities of mind, his physical strength and a common school education.
The natal day of our subject was June 7, 1825, and his birthplace Knox County, Ky. He is of English ancestry in the paternal line and of English and Irish in the maternal. He made his home in his native State until twelve years of age, attending the old fashioned log schoolhouse with its open fireplace, its writing desk beneath the windows and the other primitive arrangements which were common at that period. Just before entering his teens he went with a brother to Parke County, Ind., which was then an undeveloped, sparsely settled region. He worked out by the month on a farm, receiving $7 per month for his first year's work. He continued to occupy himself as a farm laborer about eight years, then learned the carpenter's trade and followed it four or five years.
Mr. Barton next ran a carding machine two years and worked in sawmills some. In December. 1846, he came on horseback to this State, his only possessions being his horse and saddle and about $15 in money. He worked in the sawmills of Rockport, Pike County, two years and then bought eighty acres on section 8, Martinsburg Township, ten acres of which were cleared. A log house hail been built into which he moved, but after making some improvements he sold the place and bought seventy-nine acres in Pleasant Hill Township. For that property he paid $600 and after occupying it a year sold it for $1200. Ile purchased one hundred and sixty acres farther north and soon disposed of it at a profit of $300. He finally purchased one hundred and sixty acres of timber land north of Rockport and taking up his residence there ran a sawmill ten years.
From time to time Mr. Barton bought more land and at one time owned six hundred and forty acres. He farmed quite extensively and also raised large numbers of domestic animals. He made time best of improvements upon his estate, among them being a very fine dwelling, which was erected at a cost of over $3,000. The work which was carried on there was conducted according to the most approved methods, order was everywhere manifested, and no part of the estate was allowed to assume a neglected or ill-cared for appearance. While in no wise penurious, Mr. Barton understood that a penny saved is a penny earned and built up his fortunes where those less prudent and industrious would have failed.
Grandfather Barton was born in Virginia and followed the occupation of a farmer. He entered the Colonial army when the Declaration of Independence was made and was killed in the battle of Bunker Hill. His wife lived to be eighty years of age and reared a family of five children, taking as far as possible their father's place after his decease. Grandmother Barton belonged to the Baptist Church during most of her life.
William Barton, the father of our subject, was born in the Old Dominion. reared on a farm there and in his early manhood went to Tennessee. There he married Mary Brewer, a native of that State and a woman of Christian character, belonging to the Baptist Church. Mr. Barton subsequently removed to Knox County, Ky., on the Cumberland River, being one of the early settlers, He acquired it considerable tract of land and prospered in his worldly affairs. He was killed in a runaway accident when about sixty years of age. For many years he was a Deacon in the Baptist Church and was well known in the neighborhood as a man of deep religious convictions. Politically, he was an old line Whig. His wife lived to be fifty odd years old, she also being a member of the Baptist Church.
The family of this good couple consisted of the following children, only four of whom are now living: Susan, Henry, James and John deceased; Solomon; William, Lewis, Elizabeth and Sarah deceased; Mary J., Isaac, Daniel; Nancy, deceased.
The subject of this biographical sketch was married February 15, 1847, to 8618854 Rachel M. Owsley, who was born in Tennessee, December 27, 1830. She is a capable, efficient, intelligent woman, possessing the Christian graces and endearing herself to the hearts of family and friends by her virtues. She has borne her husband eleven children, eight of whom grew to maturity. These are Mrs. M. Wells, William T., John A., Fred, Dellie R , Perry F., Anna and Clyde E. Anna is now teaching music in the Western College at La Belle, Mo. All were carefully reared and fitted, in so far as parental love and watchfulness could accomplish that purpose, fur us( fulness and honor.
From the time he deposited his first ballot until 1888 Mr. Barton was a Democrat, but he has now determined to throw his influence into the Prohibition party. He has held all the offices in Atlas Township, discharging, his duties in a manner creditable alike to himself and those who elected him. He is well informed on all the topics of general interest. honest and straightforward in all his dealings, and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which they have held membership for thirty-five years." [PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF PIKE AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, ILLINOIS COPYRIGHT 1894 EXPIRED]
"Perhaps there is no resident in Pike County who is better deserving of the representation in this volume than the gentle man above named, who has aided much in the development of the material resources of the county and borne his part in worthy public enterprises. In 1880 he removed into Summer Hill where he has since been living retired from active life, enjoying merited comfort and repose. By dint of persistent industry, wise economy and good habits he succeeded in acquiring a comfortable fortune, although he began his personal career with no capital other than his sturdy qualities of mind, his physical strength and a common school education.
The natal day of our subject was June 7, 1825, and his birthplace Knox County, Ky. He is of English ancestry in the paternal line and of English and Irish in the maternal. He made his home in his native State until twelve years of age, attending the old fashioned log schoolhouse with its open fireplace, its writing desk beneath the windows and the other primitive arrangements which were common at that period. Just before entering his teens he went with a brother to Parke County, Ind., which was then an undeveloped, sparsely settled region. He worked out by the month on a farm, receiving $7 per month for his first year's work. He continued to occupy himself as a farm laborer about eight years, then learned the carpenter's trade and followed it four or five years.
Mr. Barton next ran a carding machine two years and worked in sawmills some. In December. 1846, he came on horseback to this State, his only possessions being his horse and saddle and about $15 in money. He worked in the sawmills of Rockport, Pike County, two years and then bought eighty acres on section 8, Martinsburg Township, ten acres of which were cleared. A log house hail been built into which he moved, but after making some improvements he sold the place and bought seventy-nine acres in Pleasant Hill Township. For that property he paid $600 and after occupying it a year sold it for $1200. Ile purchased one hundred and sixty acres farther north and soon disposed of it at a profit of $300. He finally purchased one hundred and sixty acres of timber land north of Rockport and taking up his residence there ran a sawmill ten years.
From time to time Mr. Barton bought more land and at one time owned six hundred and forty acres. He farmed quite extensively and also raised large numbers of domestic animals. He made time best of improvements upon his estate, among them being a very fine dwelling, which was erected at a cost of over $3,000. The work which was carried on there was conducted according to the most approved methods, order was everywhere manifested, and no part of the estate was allowed to assume a neglected or ill-cared for appearance. While in no wise penurious, Mr. Barton understood that a penny saved is a penny earned and built up his fortunes where those less prudent and industrious would have failed.
Grandfather Barton was born in Virginia and followed the occupation of a farmer. He entered the Colonial army when the Declaration of Independence was made and was killed in the battle of Bunker Hill. His wife lived to be eighty years of age and reared a family of five children, taking as far as possible their father's place after his decease. Grandmother Barton belonged to the Baptist Church during most of her life.
William Barton, the father of our subject, was born in the Old Dominion. reared on a farm there and in his early manhood went to Tennessee. There he married Mary Brewer, a native of that State and a woman of Christian character, belonging to the Baptist Church. Mr. Barton subsequently removed to Knox County, Ky., on the Cumberland River, being one of the early settlers, He acquired it considerable tract of land and prospered in his worldly affairs. He was killed in a runaway accident when about sixty years of age. For many years he was a Deacon in the Baptist Church and was well known in the neighborhood as a man of deep religious convictions. Politically, he was an old line Whig. His wife lived to be fifty odd years old, she also being a member of the Baptist Church.
The family of this good couple consisted of the following children, only four of whom are now living: Susan, Henry, James and John deceased; Solomon; William, Lewis, Elizabeth and Sarah deceased; Mary J., Isaac, Daniel; Nancy, deceased.
The subject of this biographical sketch was married February 15, 1847, to 8618854 Rachel M. Owsley, who was born in Tennessee, December 27, 1830. She is a capable, efficient, intelligent woman, possessing the Christian graces and endearing herself to the hearts of family and friends by her virtues. She has borne her husband eleven children, eight of whom grew to maturity. These are Mrs. M. Wells, William T., John A., Fred, Dellie R , Perry F., Anna and Clyde E. Anna is now teaching music in the Western College at La Belle, Mo. All were carefully reared and fitted, in so far as parental love and watchfulness could accomplish that purpose, fur us( fulness and honor.
From the time he deposited his first ballot until 1888 Mr. Barton was a Democrat, but he has now determined to throw his influence into the Prohibition party. He has held all the offices in Atlas Township, discharging, his duties in a manner creditable alike to himself and those who elected him. He is well informed on all the topics of general interest. honest and straightforward in all his dealings, and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which they have held membership for thirty-five years." [PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF PIKE AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, ILLINOIS COPYRIGHT 1894 EXPIRED]
Great-grandfather Isaac Barton must have been quite a guy. Rode a horse from KY to IN & IL when he was just 14 years old. Met and married Rachel Minerva Owsley there. Raised a family of 10 kids including two M.D.'s and a noted historian. Lived a full and successful life.
"Perhaps there is no resident in Pike County who is better deserving of the representation in this volume than the gentle man above named, who has aided much in the development of the material resources of the county and borne his part in worthy public enterprises. In 1880 he removed into Summer Hill where he has since been living retired from active life, enjoying merited comfort and repose. By dint of persistent industry, wise economy and good habits he succeeded in acquiring a comfortable fortune, although he began his personal career with no capital other than his sturdy qualities of mind, his physical strength and a common school education.
The natal day of our subject was June 7, 1825, and his birthplace Knox County, Ky. He is of English ancestry in the paternal line and of English and Irish in the maternal. He made his home in his native State until twelve years of age, attending the old fashioned log schoolhouse with its open fireplace, its writing desk beneath the windows and the other primitive arrangements which were common at that period. Just before entering his teens he went with a brother to Parke County, Ind., which was then an undeveloped, sparsely settled region. He worked out by the month on a farm, receiving $7 per month for his first year's work. He continued to occupy himself as a farm laborer about eight years, then learned the carpenter's trade and followed it four or five years.
Mr. Barton next ran a carding machine two years and worked in sawmills some. In December. 1846, he came on horseback to this State, his only possessions being his horse and saddle and about $15 in money. He worked in the sawmills of Rockport, Pike County, two years and then bought eighty acres on section 8, Martinsburg Township, ten acres of which were cleared. A log house hail been built into which he moved, but after making some improvements he sold the place and bought seventy-nine acres in Pleasant Hill Township. For that property he paid $600 and after occupying it a year sold it for $1200. Ile purchased one hundred and sixty acres farther north and soon disposed of it at a profit of $300. He finally purchased one hundred and sixty acres of timber land north of Rockport and taking up his residence there ran a sawmill ten years.
From time to time Mr. Barton bought more land and at one time owned six hundred and forty acres. He farmed quite extensively and also raised large numbers of domestic animals. He made time best of improvements upon his estate, among them being a very fine dwelling, which was erected at a cost of over $3,000. The work which was carried on there was conducted according to the most approved methods, order was everywhere manifested, and no part of the estate was allowed to assume a neglected or ill-cared for appearance. While in no wise penurious, Mr. Barton understood that a penny saved is a penny earned and built up his fortunes where those less prudent and industrious would have failed.
Grandfather Barton was born in Virginia and followed the occupation of a farmer. He entered the Colonial army when the Declaration of Independence was made and was killed in the battle of Bunker Hill. His wife lived to be eighty years of age and reared a family of five children, taking as far as possible their father's place after his decease. Grandmother Barton belonged to the Baptist Church during most of her life.
William Barton, the father of our subject, was born in the Old Dominion. reared on a farm there and in his early manhood went to Tennessee. There he married Mary Brewer, a native of that State and a woman of Christian character, belonging to the Baptist Church. Mr. Barton subsequently removed to Knox County, Ky., on the Cumberland River, being one of the early settlers, He acquired it considerable tract of land and prospered in his worldly affairs. He was killed in a runaway accident when about sixty years of age. For many years he was a Deacon in the Baptist Church and was well known in the neighborhood as a man of deep religious convictions. Politically, he was an old line Whig. His wife lived to be fifty odd years old, she also being a member of the Baptist Church.
The family of this good couple consisted of the following children, only four of whom are now living: Susan, Henry, James and John deceased; Solomon; William, Lewis, Elizabeth and Sarah deceased; Mary J., Isaac, Daniel; Nancy, deceased.
The subject of this biographical sketch was married February 15, 1847, to 8618854 Rachel M. Owsley, who was born in Tennessee, December 27, 1830. She is a capable, efficient, intelligent woman, possessing the Christian graces and endearing herself to the hearts of family and friends by her virtues. She has borne her husband eleven children, eight of whom grew to maturity. These are Mrs. M. Wells, William T., John A., Fred, Dellie R , Perry F., Anna and Clyde E. Anna is now teaching music in the Western College at La Belle, Mo. All were carefully reared and fitted, in so far as parental love and watchfulness could accomplish that purpose, fur us( fulness and honor.
From the time he deposited his first ballot until 1888 Mr. Barton was a Democrat, but he has now determined to throw his influence into the Prohibition party. He has held all the offices in Atlas Township, discharging, his duties in a manner creditable alike to himself and those who elected him. He is well informed on all the topics of general interest. honest and straightforward in all his dealings, and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which they have held membership for thirty-five years." [PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF PIKE AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, ILLINOIS COPYRIGHT 1894 EXPIRED]
"Perhaps there is no resident in Pike County who is better deserving of the representation in this volume than the gentle man above named, who has aided much in the development of the material resources of the county and borne his part in worthy public enterprises. In 1880 he removed into Summer Hill where he has since been living retired from active life, enjoying merited comfort and repose. By dint of persistent industry, wise economy and good habits he succeeded in acquiring a comfortable fortune, although he began his personal career with no capital other than his sturdy qualities of mind, his physical strength and a common school education.
The natal day of our subject was June 7, 1825, and his birthplace Knox County, Ky. He is of English ancestry in the paternal line and of English and Irish in the maternal. He made his home in his native State until twelve years of age, attending the old fashioned log schoolhouse with its open fireplace, its writing desk beneath the windows and the other primitive arrangements which were common at that period. Just before entering his teens he went with a brother to Parke County, Ind., which was then an undeveloped, sparsely settled region. He worked out by the month on a farm, receiving $7 per month for his first year's work. He continued to occupy himself as a farm laborer about eight years, then learned the carpenter's trade and followed it four or five years.
Mr. Barton next ran a carding machine two years and worked in sawmills some. In December. 1846, he came on horseback to this State, his only possessions being his horse and saddle and about $15 in money. He worked in the sawmills of Rockport, Pike County, two years and then bought eighty acres on section 8, Martinsburg Township, ten acres of which were cleared. A log house hail been built into which he moved, but after making some improvements he sold the place and bought seventy-nine acres in Pleasant Hill Township. For that property he paid $600 and after occupying it a year sold it for $1200. Ile purchased one hundred and sixty acres farther north and soon disposed of it at a profit of $300. He finally purchased one hundred and sixty acres of timber land north of Rockport and taking up his residence there ran a sawmill ten years.
From time to time Mr. Barton bought more land and at one time owned six hundred and forty acres. He farmed quite extensively and also raised large numbers of domestic animals. He made time best of improvements upon his estate, among them being a very fine dwelling, which was erected at a cost of over $3,000. The work which was carried on there was conducted according to the most approved methods, order was everywhere manifested, and no part of the estate was allowed to assume a neglected or ill-cared for appearance. While in no wise penurious, Mr. Barton understood that a penny saved is a penny earned and built up his fortunes where those less prudent and industrious would have failed.
Grandfather Barton was born in Virginia and followed the occupation of a farmer. He entered the Colonial army when the Declaration of Independence was made and was killed in the battle of Bunker Hill. His wife lived to be eighty years of age and reared a family of five children, taking as far as possible their father's place after his decease. Grandmother Barton belonged to the Baptist Church during most of her life.
William Barton, the father of our subject, was born in the Old Dominion. reared on a farm there and in his early manhood went to Tennessee. There he married Mary Brewer, a native of that State and a woman of Christian character, belonging to the Baptist Church. Mr. Barton subsequently removed to Knox County, Ky., on the Cumberland River, being one of the early settlers, He acquired it considerable tract of land and prospered in his worldly affairs. He was killed in a runaway accident when about sixty years of age. For many years he was a Deacon in the Baptist Church and was well known in the neighborhood as a man of deep religious convictions. Politically, he was an old line Whig. His wife lived to be fifty odd years old, she also being a member of the Baptist Church.
The family of this good couple consisted of the following children, only four of whom are now living: Susan, Henry, James and John deceased; Solomon; William, Lewis, Elizabeth and Sarah deceased; Mary J., Isaac, Daniel; Nancy, deceased.
The subject of this biographical sketch was married February 15, 1847, to 8618854 Rachel M. Owsley, who was born in Tennessee, December 27, 1830. She is a capable, efficient, intelligent woman, possessing the Christian graces and endearing herself to the hearts of family and friends by her virtues. She has borne her husband eleven children, eight of whom grew to maturity. These are Mrs. M. Wells, William T., John A., Fred, Dellie R , Perry F., Anna and Clyde E. Anna is now teaching music in the Western College at La Belle, Mo. All were carefully reared and fitted, in so far as parental love and watchfulness could accomplish that purpose, fur us( fulness and honor.
From the time he deposited his first ballot until 1888 Mr. Barton was a Democrat, but he has now determined to throw his influence into the Prohibition party. He has held all the offices in Atlas Township, discharging, his duties in a manner creditable alike to himself and those who elected him. He is well informed on all the topics of general interest. honest and straightforward in all his dealings, and both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which they have held membership for thirty-five years." [PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF PIKE AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, ILLINOIS COPYRIGHT 1894 EXPIRED]
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